Romans 13:5

It is necessary therefore to submit, not only because of the wrath, but also for your conscience' sake.

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In The King James Version

Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

In Context

4for the ruler is God's servant to thee for good. But if thou doest evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain; for he is God's servant, an avenger to inflict wrath upon him that doeth evil.

6For the same reason pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God, attending continually to this very business.

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 8:2I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that on account of the oath of God.

Titus 3:1Put them in mind to submit themselves to governments, to authorities, to obey magistrates, to be ready for every good work,

1 Peter 2:13Submit yourselves therefore to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to the king, as supreme;

1 Peter 3:16having a good conscience, that, wherein ye are evil spoken of, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conduct in Christ.

Matthew Henry on Romans 13:2-7

Obedience to Magistrates Enforced. ( a. d. 58.) 1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 4 For he is the minister of God to thee… Read the whole commentary →

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